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The Iceberg the Size of Houston Heading Out to Sea

A-Z Animals Staff By A-Z Animals Staff
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On January 22, 2023, a new iceberg was born. A split along the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica called Chasm One had been increasing for years to the point that a section of ice the size of Houston, Texas broke away. Now adrift in the Weddell Sea, this new glacier labeled A-81 is being tracked by Landsat. Watch the amazing video to learn more.

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